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Italian rider Gianluca Tournour won today the Trial European title in the main class - Photo by Mario Candellone Today in Grimmialp, Switzerland, the Italian rider Gianluca Tournour (Gas Gas) conquered the European title. Two more titles were assigned: to French Pierre Sauvage (Sherco) in the Junior Cup class and to Vladimir Kothay (Ossa) from Slovakia, in the Over 40 Cup class. Yesterday Theresa Baeuml (Ossa) and Toby Martyn (Beta) had already won the title of European champions after winning respectively the last round of the FIM Europe Trial Women and Youth championship. In the top class all the eyes were focused on the duel between the two riders who shared the first position in the championship: Tournour and Francesc Moret (Vertigo). The former, leader from the beginning of this 2015 series gave proof not to suffer the pressure of his rival and faced this last competition very concentrated and determined

Stefan Mueller, world champion of Sidecarcross in 1980, died today in Hertingen (Germany) during the practice session of the European Sidecar Final Stefan Mueller died today in an accident during the practice session of the European Sidecar Championship in Hertingen (Germany). “Karl Keil and his passenger Stefan Mueller were in the second lap of practice, when Mueller fall on the track and he was hit by a French team, which was following”, said Imanuel Schramm, who was riding behind the two sidecars. The helicopter arrived quickly  but there was no chance for Mueller, who died on the track. Stefan Mueller was 55. The organizers have cancelled the event. FIM Europe expresses sincere condolences to the family and to all his relatives and friends.

British rider Toby Martyn is the new European Champion in the Youth Class  - Photo by Mario Candellone Theresa Baeuml (Ossa) and Toby Martyn (Beta) conquered today the title of European champions after winning respectively the last round of the FIM Europe Trial Women and Youth championship, held today in Grimmialp, Switzerland. Surrounded by a wonderful mountain scenery and in a brilliant sunny day, there were twelve sections - to repeat twice. Theresa won easily in the Women class, confirming her great improvements in the latest months, that is from the first round held in Pietramurata (Italy), when she was beaten by Sara Trentini (Sherco), today in second place, after an incredible recovery from the fifth position. The German rider managed to show the same superiority as one week ago in Belgium. She led from the beginning and her final score is less than half the points made by the runner-up. 

  The new issue of FIM Europe MAG is online and can be downloaded here. The island of Malta hosted the 21st edition of the FIM Europe Congress, which was held from 2nd to 4th July. This issue of FIM Europe MAG is mainly dedicated to the event.Furthermore, focus on Enduro: the interview with Marco Bolzonello, chairman of the Enduro Commission.  

Pierre Sauvage (Sherco), winner of three rounds out of four in the Junior class - Photo by Mario Candellone Grimmialp, Switzerland, 25 years later: here is the venue chosen to end the FIM Europe championships and cups of this season. Indeed, it was in September 1990 when in this small mountain village that Jordi Tarres celebrated his third world title, even if this last round was won by Donato Miglio, who finished the season in third position, behind Diego Bosis. In the upcoming weekend 5 European titles will be assigned. Like one week ago in Belgium, there will be two days of competitions. On Saturday Women and Youth's classes, while on Sunday Europe, Junior and Over 40 classes.In two classes the advantage of the leader is quite clear and except for sensational twists, both the riders should be crowned. We are talking of Toby Martyn (Beta), who won the two previous

On the photo, from left to right: Mr Jan Stovicek (ACCR and FIM Europe Vice President), Mr Tapio Nevala (SML President), Mr Harri Syväsalmi (Director Ministry of Education and Culture, Sports Division), FIM Europe President Dr. Wolfgang Srb, Mr Juhani Pakari (President Finnish Car Sport Federation), President of the South Moravian Region Mr Michal Hasek, Mr Anssi Rauramo (Sport Director Helsinki City), Mr Kari O. Solberg (former President of Finnish Car Sport Federation), Mr Timo Pohjola (Project Manager KymiRing). On the occasion of the MotoGP in Brno the President of the South Moravian Region, Mr Michal Hasek, has invited FIM Europe President Dr. Wolfgang Srb, ACCR and FIM Europe Vice President Mr Jan Stovicek as well as a delegation from Finland, including SML President Mr Tapio Navala to an official visit. The “FIM Road Racing Grand Prix of the Czech Republic” has a long tradition and has always attracted a

The second event of the European Mini Road Racing Championship was held in Holland on the new TT juniortrack of Assen.A total of 71 riders from 8 different Countries competed at this second European Championship event. After the races in Pomposa (Italy) it was clear that the races in Assen were going to be exciting, thanks to the presence of many strong riders  in Assen. Unfortunately no medals were to be earned in the MiniGP50 class as there were not enough competitors.Prior to the European Championship races the KNMV organized an international Racecamp: 3 days of riding and learning with teachers from other European races classes, such as EC Stock 600 and the Red Bull Rookies Cup. Many international riders took their chance of getting to know the Assen track.The European Championship was the first official international event to be held in the junior track of Assen, which is in some

Francisc Moret, from Spain, won in Bilstain (Belgium) - Photo by Mario Candellone Francisc Moret (Vertigo) winner in the round of FIM Europe Trial Championship, held in Bilstain (Belgium), now shares the leadership in the overall standings with Gianluca Tournour (Gas Gas), today only in third position. With only one round left, scheduled for next Sunday in Switzerland, two riders are sharing the first place: Moret has a smooth advantage for having two wins in his carnet .Today he was also lucky to find British Iwan Roberts (Beta) in great form, able to place himself between him and his first rival Tournour, who up to now was the solo leader of the championship. In fourth position the other rider candidate to fight for the win: Steven Coquelin (Gas Gas). Return to the win for Pierre Sauvage (Sherco) in the Junior class. This means he is now just one little step from

On the weekend of 13-16 August the Hungarian Baja was held in Nyirad-Veszprem (Hungary); it was the fourth round of the European Bajas European Championship. In the Bike Class on Day 1 it was Pedro Bianchi Prata from Portugal to win before Rudolf Lhotsky, from Czech Republic, and home-rider Richard Hodola. Same podium on Day2, with Bianchi Prata who won again, and this is also the Overall standing.In the Quad Damian Rajczyk from Poland won in Day1 finishing the race before his compatriots Pawel Otwinowski and Adrian Bernat. On Day2 Rajczyk managed to confirm his performance. In the Overall he is the winner before Bernat and Otwinowski. Olga Rouckova, from Czech Republic, was the only woman at the start. In the UTV, Graziano Scandola from Italy won in Day1 before Tadeusz Wisniewski and his compatriot Giammarco Fossà. At the end of the second day Scandola is the winner before Fossà, while Wisniewski retired.Full results on FIM Europe

In the photo, Andersen, Sayfutdinov, Milik and Engman   The third round of Speedway European Championship series in Kumla (Sweden) ended with the victory of Emil Sayfutdinov. The Russian rider beated his compatriot, Grigory Laguta, Nicki Pedersen and Antonio Lindbaeck in the grand finale. In Kumla Peter Kildemand and Piotr Protasiewicz did not start. Both riders suffered injuries in earlier performances and their participation in SEC was impossible. In Sweden Tomasz Gollob was present, but he did not show up on a track not even once.Riders maximally used first and second gate, which in the first two rounds were the best. The only rider who broke that pattern was later winner, Emil Sayfutdinov.The second part of the competition was the essence of speedway. Amazing fight, racing over a distance of four laps and passing at the very last moment. Fans who sat at ICA Maxi Arena certainly were very pleased